Coco Jones to Sing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at Super Bowl LX

The Grammy-winning R&B singer will perform the 'Black National Anthem' ahead of the big game between the Seahawks and Patriots.

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Grammy-winning R&B singer Coco Jones will deliver a performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing,' often referred to as the 'Black National Anthem,' ahead of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. Jones, 28, is known for her roles on Disney Channel shows and the Peacock series 'Bel-Air,' as well as her Grammy-nominated debut album 'Why Not More?'.

Why it matters

The performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' has become a long-standing tradition at the Super Bowl, honoring the song's history as a rallying cry for the Civil Rights Movement. Jones says she is honored to represent the resilience and strength of her lineage in delivering this powerful anthem.

The details

Originally written as a poem by NAACP leader James Weldon Johnson in 1900, 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' has held deep significance for the Black community. Jones says she is modeling her outfit after Whitney Houston's iconic national anthem performance at the 1991 Super Bowl, aiming to capture the song's rich history and meaning.

  • Coco Jones will perform 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' ahead of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Coco Jones

A 28-year-old Grammy-winning R&B singer known for her roles on Disney Channel shows and the Peacock series 'Bel-Air,' as well as her Grammy-nominated debut album 'Why Not More?'.

James Weldon Johnson

The NAACP leader who originally wrote 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' as a poem in 1900, which later became known as the 'Black National Anthem'.

Whitney Houston

The legendary singer whose iconic national anthem performance at the 1991 Super Bowl is serving as inspiration for Coco Jones' rendition of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'.

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What they’re saying

“I get emotional when I read the lyrics. I get emotional when I practice, because I think about just how far my lineage has come to get me here.”

— Coco Jones (Entertainment Tonight)

“I just can't believe some of the things she [my late grandmother] survived. It takes so much strength and resilience to be here, so I'm honored to represent everyone's lineage that has gotten them here.”

— Coco Jones (Entertainment Tonight)

The takeaway

Coco Jones' performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at Super Bowl LX will continue the tradition of honoring the song's powerful history as a rallying cry for the Civil Rights Movement, with Jones aiming to capture the resilience and strength of her own lineage and that of the Black community.